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Tiny World Branch's Recruitments
🕑 Added 2024-11-07 19:26:31 +0000 UTC--- Chapter 385 ---
Luffy and crew don't know what to say.
They are expecting a super tall and muscular figure. Yet Huo Yuhao is unexpectedly very handsome, possibly the 'most handsome' man they have ever seen. He also doesn't feel dangerous.
In fact, they couldn't sense any aura from Huo Yuhao at all. He feels like an ordinary person.
Nevertheless, as the oldest person in the room, Rayleigh has an entirely different view. Rayleigh stared at Huo Yuhao silently and broke into cold sweats inwardly.
In his vision, Huo Yuhao is like a giant blue star shrouded in mist.
The giant blue star was dangerous enough, but Rayleigh's rich instinct told him the mist alone could obliterate him.
Moreover, Rayleigh couldn't sense a way to resist it.
He, the man known as the Dark King, actually felt fear!
One doesn't simply fear the strong.
The greatest fear always comes from the unknown.
And that's how Rayleigh feels right now.
Huo Yuhao smiled at them carefreely, "I heard someone wants to join Dragon Nest?"
"Is it you?" He gave Luffy a praising look.
"You?" Huo Yuhao's gaze fixated on Zoro next, causing the swordsman's mouth to twitch as he recalled some bad memories.
"Or you..." Huo Yuhao finally stopped at Rayleigh.
Rayleigh sighed and bowed courteously, "Nice to meet you, the Emperor of Peace, Huo Yuhao."
"You might know me already, but let me introduce myself."
"My name is Silver Rayleigh, and I'm just a mere Ship Coating Mechanic."
Huo Yuhao chuckled, "Interesting. You don't mention your other identity as the former comrade and right-hand man of Pirate King, Gold D. Roger."
"WHAT!!!" Luffy's crew were shocked.
They stared at Rayleigh in disbelief.
They thought he was just an Old Man.
Luffy obviously learned about Rayleigh's identity after learning under him for two years. He wasn't so shocked.
As for Robin, she has seen Rayleigh in Roger's execution and could make some accurate guesses herself.
Rayleigh shrugged casually, "That was just of the distant past. Not worth mentioning."
"You're just afraid of the World Government. Although they have given you a green light to live peacefully, you're stubbornly holding a glimmer of ambition in your heart." Huo Yuhao commented, exposing Rayleigh's heart.
Rayleigh was stunned but didn't say anything.
Huo Yuhao saw this and did not push the matter anymore. Since Rayleigh has his own idea, he wouldn't challenge it. Yes, as long as Rayleigh's idea aligns with the interests of Dragon Nest, everything is assured.
The dragon must have pride, after all.
"Very well, you can join the Dragon Nest." Huo Yuhao said, stunning everyone.
Isn't this too rushed?
An organization must have strict requirements to join. Right?
Feeling their burning gaze, Huo Yuhao waved his hand and let Robin explain the rules.
Robin coughed and calmly explained, "Ehem, Dragon Nest is your typical organization."
"While we are under the same banner, the organization never restricts our freedom, and you can do anything you want as long as you don't overstep moral boundaries."
"For example, Luffy can still become the King of Pirates and found the One Piece while still being a member of Dragon Nest."
"OH!" Everyone nodded in understanding, especially Luffy. Indeed, that doesn't sound bad at all.
Robin smiled at Luffy and added, "Of course, you must follow some rules and do some tasks like information gathering, hunting, etc."
"But it's worth it, trust me."
"By doing those tasks, you can get Contribution Points, a currency to exchange with resources."
"There are also some privileges you can get if you achieve exceptional performance, such as world traveling, dungeon hunting, and other rare treasures like a famous sword, divine metal, marksman soul tool, and armor."
"Sword..." Zoro's eyes lit up. He has noticed how good Kuina's katana is and is somewhat jealous. As an avid swordsman, he also wants better swords too!
Thankfully, Kuina had promised Zoro that she'd reforge Sandai Kitetsu, and he couldn't wait to get his hand on his baby again.
"Divine metal!" Franky was interested in such material. Perhaps he could upgrade his Cyborg Body to a higher realm.
Ussop also drooled at the thought of Marksman Soul Tool and Armor. He was confident he could survive in this world with such treasures.
Sanji and Chopper raised their hands simultaneously.
"Yes, Sanji-kun, Chopper?" Robin glanced at them.
"IS THERE HOT BABES IN ANOTHER WORLD!" Sanji asked the right question immediately.
"What the hell are you thinking?" Kuina snorted and smacked Sanji's head, making everyone speechless.
"Ouch!" Sanji curled like a ball, clutching the back of head painfully.
"You're really asking for it..." Everyone's mouth twitched slightly.
Nami sighed, "Sanji, you need to be more reserved."
"Well, well, well... Quite an ambitious one, aren't you?" Huo Yuhao took a seat before Sanji. "To answer your question, yes. We have many HOT BABES in my homeworld."
"However, if you want to get them, you must be qualified."
"Survival of the fittest is the rule of my homeworld. And women are equally strong there."
"Unless you can give them a sense of safety, you wouldn't get yourself a partner there."
"Of course, if you're capable. Even harem is not far-fetched." Huo Yuhao gave Sanji an encouraging look, not knowing this would cause Sanji's downfall.
After all, ladies in the Dragon Nest are only one man in their minds. Even a fool doesn't have to guess who it was.
Throwing Sanji into the mix is like throwing a piece of meat in an aquarium filled with murderous piranhas.
Brook, who also wanted the same question but held back, somehow felt relieved. What is this sense of freedom?
"Well, Chopper, ask your question." Huo Yuhao continued, allowing the deer to enter the spotlight.
Everyone focused on the shy little deer.
"Are there talking deers in another world?" Chopper asked innocently and rubbed his neck shyly, causing everyone to smile instinctively.
Such a heartwarming question.
Opposite of Sanji's.
Robin patted her chin thoughtfully, "If we are talking about Spirit Beasts of deer species, they all can talk upon developing their spiritual wisdom or reaching the 100,000 years mark."
"So, yeah. There might be some talking deers in the Douluo Continent."
"Hehe, I see..." Chopper was happy to hear this. After all, meeting talking deers like himself sounds like a dream come true.
"So, interested to join now?" Huo Yuha flashed them a smile again.
Straw Hat Pirates stared at their captain, Luffy.
Luffy scratched his cheek, "Hmm..."
"Yuhao doesn't seem to be a bad guy."
"So, let's join!"
"YEEEEYYY!" Nami and others cheered, making Robin chuckle.
Huo Yuhao clasped his hand and declared, "Good! I shall appoint the Straw Hat Pirates as Dragon Nest's Tiny Word's Branch. Exploration Team."
"I hope you can fulfill your wishes and finally find One Piece."
"Now... The exciting path."
"Spirit Awakening Ceremony!"
"Less goooo!!" Luffy and his crew shouted in excitement.
Rayleigh shook his head. These youngsters are too free-spirited.
They didn't even know they just made a life-changing decision.
Luffy likely thought that joining Dragon Nest would add more fun to his adventures, which wasn't wrong but also not 'completely' accurate.
A formation of Primordial Runes appeared beneath their foot, becoming a ritual array for their awakening. Although Huo Yuhao can ask Evo to awaken their Martial Souls, he prefers doing it personally now.
"Rayleigh, enter the ritual array." Huo Yuhao said calmly.
"Yes." Rayleigh helplessly joined the youngsters.
"You, too. Admiral." Huo Yuhao's sudden words stunned everyone.
They hurriedly looked at the bloody Fujitora and realized he was awake all this time.
Fujitora was embarrassed.
He has recovered from the battle and listened to these recruitments while playing dead, but Huo Yuhao exposed him too soon.
Cough!
"Sorry for my intrusion." Fujitora cleared his throat.
"I didn't plan for this."
"Of course not," Robin commented lightly. "Or else I wouldn't let you live."
"Why do you think I brought you here?"
"So, Admiral... You have two choices now."
"Join or... Well, silenced?"
Fujitora's mouth twitched. How could he not know that being silenced means death?
Even then, joining Dragon Nest might necessarily be a 'bad' thing.
He sighed inwardly and bowed to Huo Yuhao, "Please let me join Dragon Nest."
"Hehe, welcome~." Huo Yuhao replied with a teasing voice.
After that, Huo Yuhao snapped his finger, and his divine power flowed into the ritual array, bathing everyone in comforting, warm blue light!
